The Zalea jacket stands as a unique wearable art piece, crafted from upcycled fabric scarves and discarded textiles. Each fabric scrap is carefully chosen and hand-sewn, forming layered textures that embody sustainable creativity. With its oversized silhouette and cascading fabric strips, the jacket adopts a sculptural quality that merges fashion with environmental consciousness. Designed to challenge mass production, the Zalea jacket invites wearers to embrace individuality and craftsmanship while honoring the beauty of reused materials.
Created by Laili Lau
Honored with the A' Design Award.
aili Lau is a Brooklyn-based designer born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. With a multicultural background that blends Asian and Lebanese roots with her Latina identity, her work reflects a rich fusion of cultural storytelling and refined femininity. Since moving to New York in 2017, she has expanded from fashion and costume design into textile art. Through her brand, Laili Lau, she creates small-batch pieces using deadstock and recycled materials, each one a reflection of personal evolution, resilience, and mindful craftsmanship.
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